ABEOKUTA, Nigeria — The Ogun State Government has conducted medical examinations for its athletes ahead of the ninth National Youth Games (NYG), scheduled to begin on August 29 in Asaba, Delta State. The screening, held on Thursday in Abeokuta under the supervision of medical experts, assessed the athletes’ vital signs, physical fitness, and overall health…
ILORIN, Nigeria — The Ali Ahmad Foundation (TAAF), a Kwara-based non-governmental organisation, has awarded scholarships to more than 150 indigent students pursuing health-related courses in a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system. Speaking at the presentation of admission letters in Ilorin on Thursday, TAAF Executive Director, Mr Sarafadeen AbdulRaheem, said the initiative aims to tackle…
KANO, Nigeria — The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has intensified efforts to strengthen transparency and accountability by hosting an enrollee town hall meeting at Tofa Primary Healthcare Centre in Tofa Local Government Area. The forum, organised by KSCHMA’s Department of Standards and Quality Assurance with support from the Clinton Health Access Initiative…
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria has received 1,653 solar-powered vaccine refrigerators to strengthen its cold-chain system and safeguard millions of children against deadly diseases. The Solar Direct Drive (SDD) refrigerators, donated by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, are being distributed nationwide to support the upcoming measles, rubella and polio vaccination campaign targeting more than 109 million children….
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) has launched a sensitisation drive to equip health officials with accurate knowledge on genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The one-day workshop in Abuja brought together Directorate Officers from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to counter misinformation and promote evidence-based communication. Representing the DG…
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) is developing a groundbreaking microbicide gel to help women protect themselves against HIV infection. A Research Fellow at NIMR, Dr. Sabdat Ekama announced this on Thursday during a media briefing in Lagos, noting that women remain disproportionately affected by HIV in sub-Saharan Africa. “This smart…
OSOGBO, Nigeria – The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has warned Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) and healthcare providers that they risk sanctions if found operating below global standards. Director-General, NHIA, Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, represented by Osun State Coordinator Mr. Falode Olalekan, disclosed this during a one-day stakeholders’ interactive forum for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)…
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerians applying for passports from 1 September will pay significantly higher fees, following the Federal Government’s approval of a steep upward review. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) confirmed the revised charges on Thursday, stating that they apply only to applications processed within Nigeria. According to the new structure, the 32-page passport with…
ABUJA, Nigeria – A new study by University College London (UCL) and Peking University (PKU) has highlighted the critical role of local diagnostic manufacturing in reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imported medical supplies and boosting health security. The findings, shared during a visit organised by the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC) on…
YOBE, Nigeria – The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), in partnership with Action Against Hunger (ACF), has disbursed over ₦80 million in cash-for-food assistance to 898 households devastated by recent flooding and windstorms in three local government areas. SEMA officials disclosed the relief during a Thursday monitoring exercise, noting that 329 households in Fika,…
